shirred

[shurd]

shirred Definition

• 1. (of an egg) cooked by being baked in a dish lined with butter and sprinkled with breadcrumbs
• 2. a sewing technique that gathers fabric to create fullness

Using shirred: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shirred" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She shirred the fabric to create a ruffled effect.

• Example

  The chef shirred the eggs for breakfast.

• Example

  The dress was beautifully shirred at the waist.

shirred Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shirred

• baked
• poached
• sewn
• gathered
• pleated

Phrases with shirred

• shirred eggs

  eggs that are baked in a dish lined with butter and sprinkled with breadcrumbs

  Example

  I ordered shirred eggs for breakfast.

• shirred waist

  a waistline that is gathered or pleated to create fullness

  Example

  The dress had a shirred waist that accentuated her curves.

• shirred fabric

  fabric that has been gathered or pleated to create fullness

  Example

  The curtains were made of shirred fabric that gave them a luxurious look.

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Summary: shirred in Brief

'Shirred' [shurd] is a verb that has two meanings. The first refers to eggs that are baked in a dish lined with butter and breadcrumbs. The second meaning is a sewing technique that gathers fabric to create fullness. Examples include 'The chef shirred the eggs for breakfast.' and 'She shirred the fabric to create a ruffled effect.'